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Puangmanee

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Puangmanee
Also written: Phuang Manee · Pongmanee · Puang Manee · Crystal durian (CN)

Small cult favorite from Chanthaburi. Deep orange flesh, intensely sweet, with notes of caramel, toffee, almond, and butterscotch-chocolate. Thin flesh and a big seed, but eats in one sitting.

Beginner-friendlyMild aromaUncommon
Identify it
The tellSmall, green-skinned, oval tapering to a point; vivid orange-gold flesh and a big seed.
Shape
Small oval · pointed end
Size
1.3–2.5 kg · small
Thorns
Sharp
Flesh, cut
Vivid orange-gold · thin, big seed
Taste & texture
Sweetness5
Aroma / funk2
Creaminess3
Bitterness1
Fiber2

Typical profile: aggregated and subjective, not a spec. Your own ratings refine it.

When it's good, by region
Puangmanee season shifts with where it's grown
April–August in the east; occasionally available longer.
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Eastern Thailand (Chanthaburi/Rayong)
PeakIn seasonEstimated
Regional windows are approximate and shift year to year with weather.
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Overview

Small cult favorite from Chanthaburi. Deep orange flesh, intensely sweet, with notes of caramel, toffee, almond, and butterscotch-chocolate. Thin flesh and a big seed, but eats in one sitting.

April–August in the east; occasionally available longer. Grown in Chanthaburi, Rayong. Uncommon to find.

Common questions
What does Puangmanee durian taste like?

Puangmanee is intensely sweet and moderately creamy, with a mild aroma. Small cult favorite from Chanthaburi. Deep orange flesh, intensely sweet, with notes of caramel, toffee, almond, and butterscotch-chocolate. Thin flesh and a big seed, but eats in one sitting.

Is Puangmanee good for beginners?

Yes, Puangmanee is one of the milder, more approachable Thai durians, which makes it a common first pick.

When is Puangmanee durian in season?

April–August in the east; occasionally available longer. It's grown in Chanthaburi, Rayong. Regional windows are approximate and shift year to year with the weather.

How do you identify Puangmanee at the market?

Small, green-skinned, oval tapering to a point; vivid orange-gold flesh and a big seed.

Confidence: high. Taste numbers are aggregated and subjective. Your own ratings refine them. Regional season windows are partly estimated; see the note above.